Información de perfil
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Evaluación del anfitrión
100 %
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Last replied
28 feb 2026
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Comentarios
61
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Correo verificado
Medallas (3)
Estancia mínima: Al menos una semana
Detalles
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Descripción
We are a family of four who own an old guesthouse, on the beautiful wild West Coast of New Zealand. We are located an hour’s drive south of Hokitika, and 30 minutes drive north of Franz Josef Glacier. If you love nature, hiking, fishing, hunting, exploring.. you’ll love it here.
We will host couples or friends travelling together - it’s not ideal being solo as the family is busy and you could be lonely. We’re not hosting solo males.
Our home is a large building on a very large property, and it’s hard to keep up with it on our own, especially as we have “real” jobs now too.
We have a few projects happening this summer that we would love some help with.
A storm blew away part of our shed, so we’re looking for people with good fitness and strength to dig holes, help carry timber and roofing materials, and participate with the rebuild.
The gardens are very overgrown - anyone who can prune and dig and remove weeds are super welcome. There is also wood to split and stack, grass to cut..
Inside the house, we have some painting help in some awkward spots, cleaning/organising/decluttering…
We’re also looking for responsible housesitters over the Christmas and New Year period.
We offer a lovely warm home and good company, we love meeting people and making new friends. We have a very energetic Labrador who would love you to take him swimming and walking down by the river (next to our property) and a rescued cat who is afraid of everyone but may improve with time.
You’ll need your own car to make the most of the area - we’re some kilometres from the nearest town (though right on the main highway) and our place can feel quite isolated without transport. -
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería básica
Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento básico
Cuidado de casas y mascotas
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
If you want to experience life with a very relaxed rural kiwi family, we fit that bill! We love to share our skills and learn from you, give you advice on local attractions, hikes, or you can just simply relax or read a book.
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Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
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Ayuda
We ask for 3-4 hours help per day, five days per week, as well as participating in our family's normal daily housework. I’m not the time police, we work around your plans so you can make the most of your time here.
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Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
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Alojamiento
We provide a private room with your own bathroom, wifi, and your main meals. You provide your own snacks. If you do have a specific diet (vegan/veg/allergies) you'll need to bring your own proteins and specialty foods to hold you over for a few days, until we know more about you and can order what you need. There are no grocery stores here.
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Un poco más de información
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Acceso a Internet
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Acceso a Internet limitado
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Tenemos animales
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Somos fumadores
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Puede alojar familias
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Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
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Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
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¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
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Mis animales / mascotas
Miles Beguiles Epsilon Blast Railgun E (7 meses)
Miles is a rescue cat who is afraid of humans but is also the most excellent cat who does excellent cat things. He cannot ever go outdoors, he is a predator and we must protect our wildlife.
Ashley Oswald (4 años)
Ash is a black Labrador Retriever, he is bred to be a working dog instead of a pet, so he has a lot of energy and needs firm boundaries. He is also a big cutie who loves belly rubs and all of your attention. He is allowed indoors when supervised, and you must say “big stretch” when he has a big stretch. It’s the dog law.
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The house itself is really spacious, so everyone can go at its own pace which is really nice. Also the working hours are flexible so you can plan your days and go around. Angela gave us a lot of advice about the places or hikes to do according to the weather, but also good tips … read more
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The house itself is really spacious, so everyone can go at its own pace which is really nice. Also the working hours are flexible so you can plan your days and go around. Angela gave us a lot of advice about the places or hikes to do according to the weather, but also good tips … read more
I had my own … read more
They kept in regular contact and I arrived home to an immaculate (seriously, it was spotless) house and very … read more
Angela, Campbell and the kids (I almost forgot Ash and the ducklings!) are the best hosts you could imagine. We felt welcome from the beginning and work was really fair. We were treated and valued as family members and were included in everything (!).
They really care about you as … read more
All the family is very nice, we learned so many new skills by working outside with Campbell.
The place is so peaceful, all around, the landscape is impressive.
Unfortunately, Angela was sick but we appreciated to share moments with everyone.
Thank you to all the family !!
Thank you all.
They are amazing people, super friendly and lovely to chat with. They shared our love for good food and we've been spoiled with it. We had our own bedroom with en suite and the work was not too hard and always diverse. We did some gardening, … read more
Despite the rainy wheather, I help them for different works (gardening and housework) and I really enjoy my stay.
The location it's also … read more
They have a zest for life which flows into all of their conversation and interests and passions, which they seem to balance perfectly with life’s practicalities and common sense. They were wonderful … read more
They carried out some exterior painting of our … read more
We both want to give thanks for having us in your home for two weeks. You invited us into your home with open arms and were really wonderful hosts. We both felt part of your family, learning so much from each of ye. Angela, Campbell, Ava and Ethan were unique in their own way. We got to experience fishing and hunting for the … read more